Name: Holly Lyons

Role: CS Hawaii

Country: Australia 

Hi! 

My name is Holly, I’m 25 and currently call North Stradbroke Island Australia home! I’ve always lived by the ocean and had a love for surf culture. But it wasn’t until I was a part of CSALT in 2023 that God ignited a desire in my heart to see surfers and their communities from all around the world come to know Jesus. Last year God led me to pack up my things and spend some time in Hawaii. I was surprised to find that what seemed like a perfect tropical island was full of drugs, homelessness and broken communities. I got plugged into the North Shore CS chapter and saw a huge gap in the young adult communities on the island. So during my time there I started a Christian Surfers young adults group and felt my heart moved for the North Shore surf community. I truly believe that a revival in Hawaii is going to come from the young adults that are passionate and on fire for Jesus.

I’m so excited to see what happens in this next season. God willing I’ll be returning to the United States to join the CSUS team! So this international gathering will be the perfect opportunity for me to connect with leaders from around the world and to deepen my relationship with the United States CS crew. I’ve never been to a CS international gathering before and I can’t wait to hear more about how God is moving through CS around the world. However having spent the last year volunteering in Hawaii & trusting the Lord to provide it means that finances for this gathering are tight. To cover the conference ticket and flight I’m aiming to raise approximately $2000 AUD. If you would like to support me and my mission to see CS grow in the United States any amount would be so greatly appreciated! I can’t wait to meet you all & hear your CS stories in Bali :)

*Each donation will be met with a matching gift courtesy of Christian Surfers (up to $500AUD per nominee).

*If a team member can't attend the Gathering, their raised funds will be allocated to support other leaders fundraising for the event.